Different types of pollution
Air Pollution is defined as any contamination of the atmosphere that disturbs the natural composition and chemistry of the air. -Vehicle or manufacturing exhaust -Forest fires, volcanic eruptions, dry soil erosion, and other natural sources. -Building construction or demolitio
Water Pollution involves any contaminated water, whether from chemical, particulate, or bacterial matter that degrades the water's quality and purity. -Increased sediment from soil erosion -Improper waste disposal and littering -Leaching of soil pollution into water supplies -Organic material decay in water supplies
Soil Pollution is contamination of the soil that prevents natural growth and balance in the land whether it is used for cultivation, habitation, or a wildlife preserve. Some soil pollution, such as the creation of landfills, is deliberate, while much more is accidental and can have widespread effects. -Hazardous waste and sewage spills -Non-sustainable farming practices, such as the heavy use of inorganic pesticides -Strip mining, deforestation, and other destructive practices -Household dumping and littering
Noise Pollution refers to undesirable levels of noises caused by human activity that disrupt the standard of living in the affected area. -Traffic -Airports -Railroads -Manufacturing plants -Construction or demolition -Concerts
Radioactive Pollution is rare but extremely detrimental, and even deadly, when it occurs. Because of its intensity and the difficulty of reversing damage, there are strict government regulations to control radioactive pollution. -Nuclear power plant accidents or leakage -Improper nuclear waste disposal -Uranium mining operations
Thermal Pollution is excess heat that creates undesirable effects over long periods of time. The earth has a natural thermal cycle, but excessive temperature increases can be considered a rare type of pollution with long term effects. Many types of thermal pollution are confined to areas near their source, but multiple sources can have wider impacts over a greater geographic area. -Power plants -Urban sprawl -Air pollution particulates that trap heat -Deforestation -Loss of temperature moderating water supplies
Light Pollution is the over illumination of an area that is considered obtrusive. -Large cities -Billboards and advertising -Nighttime sporting events and other nighttime entertainment
Visual Pollution can be caused by other pollution or just by undesirable, unattractive views. It may lower the quality of life in certain areas, or could impact property values and personal enjoyment. -Power lines -Construction areas -Billboards and advertising -Neglected areas or objects such as polluted vacant fields or abandoned buildings
Personal Pollution is the contamination of one's body and lifestyle with detrimental actions. - Excessive smoking, drinking or drug abuse -Emotional or physical abuse -Poor living conditions and habits -Poor personal attitudes
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